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How cloud strategies differ between Microsoft and Google software sellers

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Google Apps for Work and Microsoft Office 365 are the two big beasts stalking the cloud software world, but there are differences in approach between independent software vendors (ISVs) for the two.

This summer the Cloud Technology Alliance surveyed 39 independent software vendors (ISVs) and channel partners about their market strategies for their cloud solutions in both Google and Microsoft environments.

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Backup to the cloud using the regular Acronis True Image 2016

Everyone needs a solid, reliable backup solution, and Acronis True Image 2016 is one of the best when it comes to backing up everything from selected folders to entire partitions and hard disks.

You can now pick up a single license of True Image 2016 for just $29.99, which represents an amazing 40 percent off the MSRP thanks to our latest offer.

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BullGuard Internet Security ships with Dropbox-compatible backup

BullGuard has shipped the latest version of its comprehensive security suite, BullGuard Internet Security.

The online backup tool now offers direct backup to your Dropbox account, great news if you don’t want to spread your files across multiple cloud accounts.

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Avast 2016 ships with password manager, SafeZone browser

AVAST Software has unveiled its 2016 product range, including Avast Free Antivirus 2016, Avast Internet Security 2016 and Avast Premier 2016.

The highlight is Avast Passwords, a new password manager available in every edition (yes, even the Free build).

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WinZip 20 widens sharing support, adds File Management ribbon

WinZip International LLC has released WinZip 20, a landmark release of what is perhaps the world’s best-known archiving tool. Version 20 builds on changes introduced in version 19 that saw the app move towards a unified file management system.

WinZip 20 introduces a new file management ribbon and frequent folders feature, plus makes working with files and folders more flexible while also widening its sharing options.

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ESET 9 ships with new banking and payment protection

ESET has released the latest editions of its consumer security tools, ESET NOD32 Antivirus 9 ($39.99) and ESET Smart Security 9 ($59.99).

Smart Security now includes Banking & Payment Protection, a secure and isolated browser which uses multiple techniques to protect online financial transactions from attackers.

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AKVIS Draw converts digital images to gorgeous pencil drawings

AKVIS has shipped AKVIS Draw 3.0 ($49-), its powerful digital image > pencil drawing converter, with an enhanced ability to create both color and black and white sketches.

The new release also delivers improved contours and more control over line strokes and thickness.

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WebSite X5 v12 gains responsive web design

Drag-and-drop WYSIWYG web designer WebSite X5 has been updated to version 12 with responsive web design support.

Beginners can simply enable the responsive templates and the program automatically optimizes site layouts for mobile, tablet or desktop viewing.

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ACDSee Pro 9 gains lens correction, Photoshop plugin support

ACD Systems has revealed the next generation of its image management and editing tools, ACDSee 19 ($59.99), ACDSee Pro 9 ($99.99) and ACDSee Ultimate 9 ($149.99).

The Pro and Ultimate editions gain the most this time around, with major new editing features.

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Surveying the survey makers -- Capterra reveals the top 20 packages

Many companies rely on the use of survey software to stay in touch with and get feedback from their customers.

But there are lots of options available for conducting surveys, so which are the most popular? Software finding service Capterra has produced an infographic revealing the top 20 survey tools.

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Nero 2016 ships with new streaming app

Nero has shipped its 2016 range of multimedia applications, including Nero Burning ROM 2016 ($49.99), Nero Video 2016 ($49.99), and the suites Nero 2016 Classic ($99.99) and Nero 2016 Platinum ($129.99).

A new Nero Streaming Player app can play pictures, music or videos from iOS or Android devices directly to your TV, or other DLNA/ UPnP media players.

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Transform any photo into a work of art with AKVIS AirBrush 3.0

AKVIS has announced AKVIS AirBrush 3.0 ($49 -- $89), its powerful applications for transforming digital photos into airbrushed works of art.

Unlike many similar tools, the program preserves a lot of detail from the original photos, while still giving it a very stylized look.

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CyberLink launches new Director range

CyberLink has announced the latest versions of its Director multimedia range.

Video editor PowerDirector 14’s new template-based Express Projects module makes it quick and easy for anyone to produce quality videos.

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O&O Defrag 19 adds new DiskCleaner, SSD Optimizer

O&O Software has unveiled the latest edition of its comprehensive drive optimizer, O&O Defrag 19.

The new release now includes O&O DiskCleaner, an integrated app which tracks down and deletes temporary files, internet histories, crash dumps, thumbnail drives and more.

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Bitdefender 2016 brings new ransomware protection

Bitdefender Labs has unveiled its 2016 consumer line, including Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2016, Bitdefender Internet Security 2016 and Bitdefender Total Security 2016.

New ransomware protection prevents untrusted applications from tampering with your personal documents, while enhanced behavioral monitoring looks for any ransomware-like activities.

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